Samsung 4k 40" 7100 Series & Marquee Monitor - LG M3800S-BN

[MrBobC]

Hello there!  I'm excited to have recently learned about making my own arcade cabinet, and I'm looking at of course making just one, so it wants to be as good as I can make it.  I've read about the issue with LCDs and scanlines simulation, and read some comments about how on a 4k TV there would be enough pixels to better simulate the scanlines.  Based on that, and knowing I want a large monitor for my cabinet, I'm looking at a Samsung 4k.  Response time seems reasonable, and 40" seems about right. 

I'm essentially looking to make the following in structure (I'd have it a bit different styling):

I'm also wanting to use an LCD for the marquee to make it dynamic based on the game being played.  I've seen this in videos so I know it works, and I'm looking to use this: http://www.lg.com/us/commercial/led-backlit-monitors/lg-M3800S-BN

Here is the link for the monitor: http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN40JU7100FXZA

I want to have a 4-player control panel like the one from MameRoom with 4 UltraStik 360s, two trackballs, two spinners, and 7 buttons with each joystick and all those peripheral buttons as well.  On the plus side, with the TV it will be a slimmer than normal cabinet, but man is it going to be wide.  What I'm actually looking for here though are opinions about the 4k monitor and the ability to look more original since there are more pixels.  I'll be using this for more than just MAME of course, likely up through PS2/Wii/etc.  I'm very excited about the whole thing but know it's going to cost me...

Please opine.

[MrBobC]

How about any opinions on the use of 4K screens?

[vwalbridge]

I doubt 4K is going to make scan lines look more authentic. Really good HLSL setting make scan lines look authentic. And if ther is any difference, one would probably have to be looking at both 4K and 1080p at the same time.

However, 4K tv prices are so good right now, what the heck, go for it. It's not like you are spending double. Then you are somewhat future proof in case something comes along that makes 4K a must have.